The Chiefs quarterback was shut down for the season when he tore his ACL and MCL in December
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NEED TO KNOW
- In a new interview with PEOPLE, Patrick Mahomes is sharing his perspective about last year’s disappointing season
- Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury and the Chiefs failed to make the playoffs
- On the eve of the 2026 NFL season, the quarterback stars in two new commercials for State Farm
In his new commercial for State Farm, Patrick Mahomes effortlessly runs up a hill to reunite with his “family,” which consists of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
The ad, a hilarious ode to the insurance company’s personalized service, also serves as a metaphor for the return of the three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, who suffered season-ending injuries when he tore his ACL and MCL last December.
Nearly nine months later, after intense months of rehab punctuated by family time with his wife, Brittany, and their three children, Mahomes, 30, is poised to take the field once again — and he’s all the better for it.
“Football is a huge part of my life, but I’ve always tried to keep perspective,” Mahomes tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview, via email. “Family, friends, my teammates, my foundation work, those things have always been important to me.”
He adds, “During the season you’re so locked in, so having that time to slow down, be present with the kids, and just enjoy the people around you makes it special.”
The longtime State Farm pitchman has had no problem poking fun at himself and teammates, including star tight end Travis Kelce and Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith, in his previous commercials for the company.
Now on the eve of his 10th season in the league, Mahomes is reevaluating his place in the game.
“I want to be the best for my family, my teammates, the kids who look up to this game,” says the quarterback, who is looking to rebound after a disappointing 6-11 campaign last year that saw the Chiefs miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
“When I think about why I go out there and put in the work every single day, it’s about being the best version of myself every single day so that I can have no regrets for how I played this game and went about my business,” he adds.
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Mahomes continues, “It’s so that I can inspire the next generation to do the same, too.”
The proud dad of three — Mahomes and wife Brittany, 30, share daughters Sterling, 5, and Golden, 19 months, and 3½-year-old son Bronze — says last year’s challenges were “part of the journey.”
“Every season adds something to your story, good or bad,” Mahomes says. “My focus is always on what’s next.”
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As the revamped Chiefs look toward a fresh start — running back Kenneth Walker III, the MVP of Super Bowl LX, and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah were among the team’s offseason additions — Mahomes is just about ready for some football.
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“The goal is always the same,” he tells PEOPLE. “What makes great teams work is knowing that every year is a different team and every guy brings something different to the table.”
Mahomes adds, “Every season has its own lessons. You go through something hard, and it just shows you where you can get better. For me, it’s always about improving and making sure I’m being the best teammate I can be.”
Kansas City opens its season at home against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Sept. 14. The team has not yet announced whether Mahomes will start Week 1.
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